18 Related Articles, between 2019-08-20 and 2019-08-23

4 IDF soldiers suspended for hesitating when engaging enemy during Gaza infiltration. Investigation of incident earlier this month in which three Israeli soldiers were wounded on Gaza border finds that troops did not take action when gunman opened fire, fearing hitting their own comrades >>

Escalation expected at the Gaza border - report. During the night, IDF fighters hit a terrorist approaching the Gaza border who threw grenades at the troops. >>

Fire sparked in southern Israel by Gaza balloon, as border tensions heat up. Blaze quickly extinguished in first arson case in a week; attack comes hours after gunman killed as he opened fire at IDF troops >>

Gaza infiltration should be wake-up call for IDF. Analysis: While the gunman appears to have been seeking revenge for the death of his brother in a clash last year, and the damage was minor, it would behoove the Israeli military to change its routines on a regular basis >>

IDF chief of staff crowdsources Gaza strategy in appeal to mid-level officers. Lt. Gen. Aviv Kohavi asks 40,000 career troops for their recommendations in attempt to widen the pool of suggestions beyond those generated by the army's top brass >>

IDF dependecy on technology could be its downfall. Opinion: Recent events on the Gaza border leading to suspension of three Israeli soldiers who failed to engage the enemy in battle should raise a red flag over the army's growing reliance on tech >>

IDF tasked with dealing with post-trauma in recruits from Gaza border communities. Community leaders say that young people who have grown up under fire from Gaza seem to function well while still in school but as their military service nears, their post trauma becomes more evident sometimes to the point they are unable to serve >>

Israel is battling Gaza terrorists on a new front - the post office. In past year, IDF troops have intercepted more than 1,600 items ordered from abroad and destined for the Strip that have been designated as 'dual purpose'; the army's list of banned objects now includes drones, night vision goggles and compasses, and is only getting longer >>